The text outlines various anti-patterns associated with using Argo CD, an open-source tool for continuous delivery that adheres to the GitOps methodology. These anti-patterns are practices that initially seem beneficial but can complicate processes over time, such as not understanding Argo CD's declarative setup, improperly using dynamic application creation methods, and misapplying Helm and Kustomize with Argo CD. The text emphasizes the importance of storing all Argo CD configurations in Git to maintain the integrity and auditability of deployments and warns against mixing infrastructure and application concerns, abusing features like multi-source applications, and relying on Argo CD for tasks it's not designed to handle, such as full software development lifecycle management. Recommendations are provided to avoid these pitfalls, such as using Application Sets for grouping applications, understanding the proper use of auto-sync and self-heal features, and separating concerns between developers and operators to enhance the efficiency and reliability of Argo CD implementations.